July Frugals

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Originally Posted by Yppej

RR my parents are giving me things from their garden.

When I had Sirius they would always negotiate down but then every couple months they would add another $1 fee to the bill so it crept up again.

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If it was just me, I would probably cancel it, but DH really likes it and uses it constantly.

When my son is not here I spent between 180-200/month on groceries for myself. I shop at Winco which is the cheapest place locally.

According to my AARP magazine phone chargers use electricity even when not charging, so I unplug mine now when not using them.

Have started unplugging the microwave when not in use.

There is a jacket that has been in the closet at work maybe 10 years. No one knows whose it is and it looks like it has never been worn. The boss said I can have it so I will take it home, wash it, and wear it come fall.

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Originally Posted by Yppej

There is a jacket that has been in the closet at work maybe 10 years. No one knows whose it is and it looks like it has never been worn. The boss said I can have it so I will take it home, wash it, and wear it come fall.

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Check the pockets! May be some $$$.

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Originally Posted by beckyliz

Check the pockets! May be some $$$.

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It actually didn't fit so I gave it to a coworker.

Although it's hot I didn't run the A/C at lunchtime in my car. It wasn't unbearable and the office felt very refreshing when I went back in.

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Originally Posted by Yppej

Have started unplugging the microwave when not in use.

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Our microwave broke at april. We didn't buy a new, because we think we will doesn't need them.

I'm continuing to try to hypermile. Hit 56.9 mpg the other day.

After well over 10 years, our little Dirt Devil canister vacuum cleaner finally bit the dust.It was a great little vacuum. Started pricing out a new upright and... OMG! Finally found another Dirt Devil upright for $69. Hope it does as well as the canister.